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Serena Williams confirms return to tennis, focuses on doubles

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Serena Williams confirms return to tennis, focuses on doubles
Summary

Serena Williams has announced her return to tennis and has clarified her focus is currently on doubles, rather than singles. The announcement comes as a surprise to many fans, as she has previously suggested plans for retirement. Details regarding her participation in upcoming events or matches have not been disclosed.

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  • •Serena Williams confirms she is returning to tennis.
  • •She will prioritize doubles play at this time.
  • •This return follows discussions about her potential retirement.
  • •Details on specific events or matches remain unknown.
What they're saying
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Serena Williams speaks about her shock return to tennis and confirms that she is not focusing on singles at this moment in time.

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Serena Williams insists she is not putting pressure on herself to win titles ahead of her shock return to professional tennis.

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